What do SQL developer jobs involve?

Writing and optimizing complex queries, designing database schemas, building stored procedures and views, ETL development, performance tuning, and creating reports for business stakeholders.

What salary can SQL developers expect?

SQL developer salaries range from $65k for junior roles to $140k+ for senior database developers. Data warehouse and BI specialists tend to earn more.

Which SQL database should I learn for job prospects?

PostgreSQL is the most versatile. SQL Server dominates enterprise. MySQL is common in web development. Learning ANSI SQL well transfers across all platforms.

5,991+ JobsUpdated Mar 15, 2026

SQL Developer Jobs

SQL developers build and optimize the queries, stored procedures, and database systems that power business applications. These positions span database development, BI reporting, data warehousing, and ETL - using PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL.

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Salary Range

$78k – $205k

Top Companies

FreelanceJobs, Jobs via Dice, VirtualVocations, Hyve Solutions, SAIC, AHU Technologies Inc +35 more

Job Types

85% Full Time, 8% Contract, 4% Internship

Top Locations

CA, Toronto, Ontario, Reston, Washington, District of Columbia

Work Model

96% On-Site, 4% Hybrid

Experience Levels

44% Mid Level, 32% Senior, 10% Junior

We found 5,991 sql developer jobs currently hiring in locations including CA, Toronto, Ontario, Reston. Salaries range from $78k to $205k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (96%), Hybrid (4%). Top employers include FreelanceJobs, Jobs via Dice, VirtualVocations and 38 other companies.

Companies Hiring for SQL Developer Jobs

FreelanceJobs3 jobs

Jobs via Dice3 jobs

VirtualVocations2 jobs

Hyve Solutions2 jobs

SAIC2 jobs

AHU Technologies Inc2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

Salary varies

1 job

Junior

Salary varies

5 jobs

Mid Level

Salary varies

22 jobs

Senior

$87k–$198k

16 jobs

Lead

$179k–$205k

1 job

Staff

Salary varies

3 jobs

Latest Jobs Added

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